I had my procedure done 27 days ago and my ears are still a little swollen, a little numb, and still stick out very little, it's not totally flat. My doctor said that it'll go down in 2 months but will the ear flatten towards the head more?(if that makes sence) thank you!
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Judging from your multiple previous posts, I would highly recommend that you contact your original surgeon even if they are located at a distance or at least contact them by phone.You have previously described red, hard, firm raised, irregular scars. Tanning and excessive sun exposure can...
There is little evidence to support the effectiveness of scar gels. However, some have proven to be harmful to healing of the incision. In the face of a red, painful incision, I would seek immediate evaluation by your surgeon to rule out an infection or abnormal healing response.
The reason various doctors give different answers is that the question requires one to weigh the desire of re-piercing the ear versus the strength of the repair.
The human body heals by laying down a protein called collagen. This collagen then undergoes chemical cross-linking to...
